Aphrodisiac: The Herbal Path to Healthy Sexual Fulfillment and Vital Living

This book is Beautiful! The pictures, the recipes, the plant monographs - so much good information and so well written. Your Herb Fairies books and the game Wildcraft! (Learning Herbs) are so awesome and our grand kids and our families love them. And now THIS book is such a special treat for us grownups😊. Such a joy and treat to read. Reading it brings out joy, appreciation, love, gratitude, excitement, curiosity, just slow down, fun, encouragement, and more! And this all comes through Kimberly’s creativity, her extensive herb and plant knowledge and wisdom, and caring loving spirit. I look forward to trying every recipe and I’ve already reread multiple chapters😊. THANK YOU, Kimberly. This is such a gift of LOVE.♥️

Such a BEAUTIFUL and wonderful resource to discover, explore, experience and GROW personal pleasure from!!! Katherine's insight and knowledge is wonderful information that EVERY woman (and man) can learn from! I am thoroughly enjoying and LOVING what I m learning from this beautiful, easy to understand, heartfelt testimonial, recipe book, guide and handbook 101! She is amazing!!! It's so "eye-opening" and great to LEARN that plants and herbs are Nature's Medicine and we need to focus MORE on natural remedies vs chemical toxic options <3. Also, women should be open to learn early on in life the acceptance of, value, honor, integrity, pleasure and importance of their sexuality and the what a true life source it truly is!!! This is a great gift to give any woman on your life, makes a wonderful Bridal Shower or Wedding gift!!! Highly recommend this book!!! Wish I had it 30 years ago, lol!!!

Kimberly Gallagher's book, Aphrodisiac, reminds us of the human need for stimulation. Your mind, your body, your relationships, will all atrophy without it. Each chapter encourages you to explore new sensations, new routines enhanced by plants; whether it be for yourself or to create a special moment in your relationship. We hear the terms "spice things up," and talk of "the sanctity of marriage," but Gallagher invites you to think about those things literally by using herbs & spices to create new sensory experiences and to use rituals & routines to mark this time as truly special and apart from the rest of your hectic day. The photos and writing are lush, but the suggestions are doable. Plus, there is an abundance of kick-ass recipes using what nature has made available to us. This is a book about arousal, fun, and carving time to invest in ourselves & our relationships. Just buy it already, and ENJOY.

Aphrodisiac is beautifully written. Raw human honesty comes clearly in its pages. Easy read but also hard to put down as each page prepares you for what is next, which may be self or those study participants experiences with the recipes and rituals, recipe or herbal monograph. It applies to any gender, any social, relationship status or age. There is something for everyone! making this book an immediate classic and ageless. Feel as if you were talking to your best friend; normal, sincere, honest. I look forward to trying the recipes nd rituals in my own relationship as an avid but beginner herbal aficionado. Thank you Kimberly for a beautiful book “Soup for the sensual soul”... I pre-ordered this book due to the subject interest and my experience with Kimberly and John’s LearningHerbs.com business having gone thru many of their herbal webinars and several online courses. Have not been disappointed and have not been paid for this review.

This book is the most beautiful book I have ever purchased. The texture of the COVER is sensual in itself...and the interior of the book is proving even sexier.... Recipes galore...as my photo shows, I tagged each and every recipe in the book and I am already very happy to say that my first two recipes have been exciting successes. Written with not a bit of shyness and I was very comfortable with the language, although more reserved people mayn't be. Very interesting and educational. Definitely recommend and would gift to anyone seeking a more in depth tome in regards to body and sensuality within in general.

What a wonderful gift to yourself and your love! aphrodisiac is full of practical tools and techniques to drop into your body and move into a more comfortable space in exploring your own body and enjoying it- alone and with your partner. Delicious and sensual recipes are included every step of the way to help you along the way. This text explores gently examines how past experiences and trauma can be handled and how we can all arrive at a loving acceptance of our bodies with gratefulness and joy! What a wonderful addition to my herbal library. I know that my partner and I will have a wonderful time exploring all the experiences and recipes inside ❤️ It seems odd to say, but exploring your body and that of your partner in safe and affirming ways is the new frontier! After such a long time of isolation and physical disconnectedness, Aphrodisiac has arrived just in time to help us chart a course back to ourselves and each other. Allison Nisbet True North Herbals Kitsap County, Washington Contributing recipe crafter: “Fire Cider! 101 Zesty Recipes For Health-boosting Remedies Made with Apple Cider Vinegar”

I liked the recipes for teas, edibles, lotions, bath salts, face masks. And the idea of making wellbeing products in one's kitchen. Maybe some suggestions are really for people in the prime of adulthood, like between 30 and 60, and, in my opinion, sharing a loving and committed relationship with their beloved. (I remember being young and I know the young just GO!) Older people, and people who live alone, must make all possible efforts to live in their hearts, mind, and body. (And soul, for those who live a religious faith as a blessing). Which means that besides caring for others, helping others, reading and writing, buying flowers and perfumes, we have to enjoy our life now, even as we age: moving, exercising, walking, keeping one's body, clothing, pets, and home clean, enjoying nature and talking with others. We can't hide in our home because we are "tired" or don't want to drive when it's very warm (drive earlier or later!). We should really enjoy the moments we have with others and care enough for ourselves that they can see we love life too. In general, this book encourages a positive attitude towards our life, wherever we may fall in the arc of growing and aging. Homemade teas and bonbons and delightful lotions, anyone? And awareness of joy, pleasure, and gratefulness for our life.

The presentation in the book is just beautiful as well and adds so much to the overall experience. Well researched information about sexuality and sexual health as well as the herbs and many easy to follow recipes to help you get involved and engaging with the them! It also helped very much to hear the testimonials from the participants in the study group. I learned a lot and highly recommend this book to anyone interested in diving deeper into this topic.

Pleasurable and stimulating! As a Certified Mind Body Eating Coach I was delighted to find that this book suggests us to slow down - the universal secret to enjoying life at its fullest. There is no better time than now to remind us about the importance of touch, pleasure and sensuality, because, as the author notes ''Many of us are suffering some degree of touch deprivation as we stay socially distant. This book can indeed serve as a reminder of the pre Covid world. Full of recipes featuring aphrodisiacs such as cacao or rose petals, this book should have a prominent place on your kitchen counter and your bookshelf. Highly recommended!

Amazing book! Another item out of Learning Herbs that did not disappoint!

I have been dabbling with herbs for a few years and have found the LearningHerbs site (the author is a co-founder) helpful in my journey but when I first heard of the book Aphrodisiac, I thought that it would not be for me as I have been single for a while but then I found myself being tempted by some of the recipes it contained (such as Cardamom Chocolate Mousse Torte and Rose petal wine) and I decided to take the plunge reasoning that there was enough content for me to make gifts for friends (and the Torte for myself). I am extremely happy with this beautiful book, not only is it packed with recipes that I can't wait to make both for myself and others, including Coconut Rose Icecream, soft drinks, hot chocolate, Rose infused honey, Truffles, jellies (jam), body drizzles, body lotions (and the list goes on) but I also think the ethos of the book is relevant for me after all. I'm only on the first chapter but I am looking forward to the lessons ahead and even though I don't have a partner, I can appreciate awakening my senses, practice mindfulness and enjoy taking pleasure in life.

Beautifully designed and written.